[LuftWolf]

Originally Posted by LuftWolf

In terms of ASW performance, subs running at "silent speed" are going to be invisible to the UUV. In the test scenario that I am using, my 688i isn't picked up even at 500 yards by the UUV! However, a 688i going 14kts, is picked up by the UUV at about 5.5nm.

Personally, I like the way this works a lot. You can move steathily all you want, but if you want to step on the gas, you better be sure there is no UUV lurking about!

In gameplay terms, what this means is that the UUV is a good tool for ASW *after* the shooting starts, to keep track of an opponent's evasion. So picture this, you and your opponent pick each other up on the TA at about 13nm. You close with your opponent, taking multiple unpredictable legs on a closing course to get within good wire range. On your way in, you fire a UUV deep and try to run it by your opponent, hoping to pick him up. Once the TIW's start coming, your opponent decides to flee and he shows up the UUV, and with a nice triangulation from your TA or sphere, you get a good solution and guide your torpedo on target!

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